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EID KITS DISTRIBUTION UNDER CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Eid special kits distribution was held at Srinagar for 93 families enrolled under Child Development. These kits were meticulously composed to ensure that the families celebrate the occasion joyfully without facing any shortage of supplies.

MULTI STAKEHOLDER MEETING UNDER QUALITY EDUCATION

CHINAR International hosted an engaging event in Sumbal Bandipora, with around 70 participants including key figures from education, NGOs, and community representatives. Valuable insights were shared on education transformation, emphasizing infrastructure improvement and other important topics. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success!

RAMADAN SPECIAL KITS DISTRIBUTED ACROSS PARVAAZ COMMUNITIES

CHINAR successfully distributed Ramadan kits to 242 families across three districts – Shopian, Baramulla, Srinagar and Kulgam. Each kit contained a variety of essentials including flour, egg tray, suji, vermicelli, Rooh Afza, dry fruits and other items, ensuring that families had what they needed for the holy month. The distribution process was documented and executed smoothly, with the beneficiaries expressing gratitude and joy as they received their kits gracefully.

EMPOWERING FAMILIES TOWARDS SELF-RELIANCE UNDER PARVAAZ

Sahil Ahmad Hajam, a young man from #Gatipora, #Shopian, lives in a dilapidated two-story house with his parents and siblings.  His family was enrolled in the Parvaaz program during the scale survey of the year 2022, with his two siblings, receiving educational support. After reassessment, CHINAR International provided him support to start his own barber shop. He has been doing this barbering work since 2016, earning a meager income due to the lack of barbering equipment and proper infrastructure.
The goal of the program is to make families self-sufficient by providing them assistance to start their own business.

SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT UNIT LAUNCHED AT BARAMULLA

Nadeem Ahmad Beigh, a young talented craftsman from Sopore resides with his parents and younger siblings in a modest house. He had to drop out of 8th class to support his family financially. To earn a stable income, he learned Tilla #Embroidery skill and within a short period mastered the skill and started a small Tilla Embroidery shop in Sopore.  Nadeem wanted to convert his small shop into a Tilla Embroidery unit offering both products and services, but he couldn’t expand it due to financial constraints.

Nadeem was provided with all the necessary support and stock which includes a different variety of tilla threads and other related items to help him expand his unit which will help him attract a broader customer base and significantly increase his income.

HEALTH CAMP HELD IN PARVAAZ COMMUNITIES

CHINAR organised health camps across three districts – #Srinagar, #Shopian #Baramulla enrolled under Parvaaz, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officers of each respective district. The medical team consisted of a diverse group of professionals, including general physicians, an ophthalmologist, a dental surgeon, a pharmacist, and a counselor, who diligently conducted thorough examinations for over 300 beneficiaries. These camps also provided supplementary medicines and referrals for further medical intervention. This initiative reflects our commitment to addressing not only economic but also healthcare needs within these communities.

LEARNING CIRCLE MEET- EDUCATION FOR YOUTH

CHINAR organised a Learning circle meet for Education for youth candidates. The session mostly focused on mentorship, career guidance and aims/aspirations of candidates.
Humayun Kaiser, Former Director Radio Kashmir also joined the interaction and guided youth on choosing their career paths.

COMMUNITY MOBILISATION AT SHOPIAN

Community mobilization event at Mujpathri, Shopian brought together students, parents, teachers, and community members for working on collective effort towards enhancing educational opportunities and empowering our communities for social change.

 

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We provide orphans and vulnerable children with critical support and a nurturing environment and enable them to attain a quality education so they can blossom and reach their true potential – at home, at school and in the society.

When families are in dire financial need, the guardians of children in our Child Development program are provided livelihood support to help them receive a stable income, become good role models for their children, create a nurturing family environment and become self-reliant.

We work with low-resource government schools in collaboration with the Department of School Education (DOSE) to transform schools and facilitate the holistic development of children by making students independent learners and enhancing the learning outcomes expected at their age.

We work with unemployed youth and engage them in forums, counselling, skill development and entrepreneurship support to develop their mindset towards innovation, entrepreneurship and dignity of labor and enhance their capacities to become self-reliant.

We have provided emergency relief in response to multiple crises that have impacted the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially those below the poverty line. Forms of relief include food, water, hygiene, medical care, rescue, shelter, reconstruction, livelihood support and much more.

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We provide orphans and vulnerable children with critical support and a nurturing environment and enable them to attain a quality education so they can blossom and reach their true potential – at home, at school and in the society.

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When families are in dire financial need, the guardians of children in our Child Development program are provided livelihood support to help them receive a stable income, become good role models for their children, create a nurturing family environment and become self-reliant.

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Quality Education

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We work with low-resource government schools in collaboration with the Department of School Education (DOSE) to transform schools and facilitate the holistic development of children by making students independent learners and enhancing the learning outcomes expected at their age.

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We work with unemployed youth and engage them in forums, counselling, skill development and entrepreneurship support to develop their mindset towards innovation, entrepreneurship and dignity of labor and enhance their capacities to become self-reliant.

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122666

People

Crisis Relief

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We have provided emergency relief in response to multiple crises that have impacted the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially those below the poverty line. Forms of relief include food, water, hygiene, medical care, rescue, shelter, reconstruction, livelihood support and much more.

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    FIRST LIVELIHOOD LAUNCHED UNDER PARVAAZ

    Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Palpora Pamposh colony, previously sustained his family as a scrap collector, utilizing a rented auto. Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Palpora Pamposh colony, previously sustained his family as a scrap collector, utilizing a rented auto. However, the income generated was insufficient to meet basic requirements. After thorough assessment, CHINAR provided him with a load carrier auto. With this livelihood support, Bashir is hopeful to generate enough income to support his family.SHOW MORE...SHOW LESS
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    YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – Skill Development Center-Crochet/Knitting

    CHINAR International closed its first crochetand knitting center at HMT, Srinagar A total of 19 trainees graduated from the three-month course. All the trainees have learnt a variety of designs and have become expert in the skill. Few of them have already started selling their products in the market.Since the locality has a huge demand for knitted clothes, we hope that the graduated trainees will earn good money out of this skillSHOW MORE...SHOW LESS
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    QUALITY EDUCATION – Community Learning Centers

    See our Community Learning Centers (CLCs) in action. In the complex Kashmir landscape, we established these centers to fill the gaps in learning competencies and act as safe spaces for children and youth in fragile contexts. Our activity based-learning approach has helped children who were once once shy and non-receptive discover themselves and become more responsive and extroverted. During times of unrest, CLC's keep the future generation focused on education and teach them confidence, competencies and skills to ensure that they are prepared to join mainstream school education.SHOW MORE...SHOW LESS
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    LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT – Food Stall-Jehangir

    Jehangir is an elder brother to two double orphan children who were enrolled in CHINAR programs in the year 2020. Late father of these unfortunate children was a professional Waza(kashmiri chef) and Jehangir used to assist him and hence learnt the skill of cooking special meals.Being an elder son and only bread earner of the family, he showed interest in starting a small dhaba(roadside cafe) at at his house. CHINAR, after assessing his situation provided him all the essential items and equipments to open dhaba in his vicinity. Jahangir is hopeful that he will earn sufficient income to take care of his siblings and become self-reliant.SHOW MORE...SHOW LESS
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    CHILD DEVELOPMENT – Academic Achievement: Zahid Bashir

    The CHINAR team feels elated to witness the growth and success of Zahid Bashir, one of the first beneficiaries of CHINARInternational. Zahid, an orphan, was enrolled under the Child Development Program in the year 2011. After the death of his father in 2009, the financial condition of his family deteriorated so much that they were not even able to meet their basic needs offood and shelter. However, CHINAR came to the aid of his family by providing Livelihood Support to his mother, Dilshada, in the form of a sheep unit so as to make her self-reliant. While the sheep unit was in its starting phase, CHINAR took up all expenses of Zahids' education and ensured his holistic development. Once a stable source of income was established for his family, Zahid was able to focus on his education. His dedication and drive to do better in life made him score 401 in his Class 10th Examination. Now once again, Zahid has outshined everyone and secured an outstanding 455 marks in his 12th Class Examination. He has once again made his mother and CHINAR proud of his achievements. We wish him more success in his life aheadSHOW MORE...SHOW LESS
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